“Ok we will be back after the break for our last two contestants….and of course to find out which two acts will be leaving us tonight!!! Don’t go away!!” Exclaimed Cherise smiling…….
Soon it was Pete’s turn to sing..He was unassuming…slightly shy, but another firm favourite with girls nationwide
…squeals of delight pealed out as he began his version of “Patience” by Take That with the help of some backing singers…..predictably everyone loved him…
Cherise announced Ellie finally..
Even with her Dad watching in the wings,Ellie was terrified of how she would be received because of all the bad publicity she had endured in the week before because of Jessica.
She needn’t have worried..it was the semi finals after all, and everybody was determined to enjoy the evening..not only that, they all knew Ellie always delivered a beautiful performance…that night was no exception, as the music built around her..she emptied her mind of distractions and sang a sensational version of Maria Mckee’s “Show me Heaven”
Massive applause followed and Ellie flew offstage and into a giant squashy hug from Red.
Cherise was back again as the show approached its final add break before the end and the results of the phone in vote.
“Ok welcome back everyone and I cannot begin to tell you how CLOSE this contest has been this evening…….”
A hush fell in the studio as Cherise listened for the first of the acts to go in her ear piece….
“Ok the first act to be sent home tonight is………………….The Rice Brothers!”
The four guys walked out onstage waving and smiling amidst cheers as the audience showed their appreciation…
“AJ, Ryan, Tom and Greg…guys you have been fantastic contestants and we all know you guys are going to have a fabulous career !” exclaimed Cherise..the guys waved and grinned as their fans went mad ….”Thanks Cherise…just like to say thanks so much to everyone who voted for us..and you ain’t seen the last of us!! Love you all!” shouted Ryan…..
They left the stage as a palpable silence descended once again….
“Wonderful contestants there..we all wish you every success guys…..Ok……” Cherise paused….an air of acute anticipation swept around them as Cherise was given the second name………….
“The second act to leave us is ………….CINDY ANNE!!!!”
A massive whoop went up as Cindy Anne appeared to have almost been pushed onto the stage
“NOOOOOOOOO! She screamed…”Someone’s made a mistake!!!...I’m not meant to go!!!”
Cherise was somewhat unprepared for that……she looked just as embarrassed as everyone else for a moment…..
“Ok I can see Cindy is shocked…must be difficult to be leaving at this stage…”
Cindy Anne was hysterical…screeching at the top of her voice……
“But I wanted to win…I SHOULD WIN THIS TWO-BIT CONTEST!!!....I’m the Star!!! I’M carrying it all!! Do you hear me?
?? I was meant to win!!!!!!!”
The stage manager was gesturing madly from the wings as Cherise wrapped the show up, trying to ignore Cindy Anne’s loud bawling as she trudged off the stage…..
“Join us next week for what promises to be a fantastic final! Louis , Pete or Ellie…..who will be our 2008 champion? Only you can decide!!....Take care and goodnight!!”
